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10 The words of a king are like a message from God,
    so his decisions should be fair.

11 The Lord wants honest balances and scales;
    all the weights are his work.

12 Kings hate those who do wrong,
    because governments only continue if they are fair.

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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
    all the weights in the bag are of his making.(B)

12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.(C)

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